The year of 2011 was a change in the ordinary for me. I have had a few days in which I did not know where I was headed as I crawled out of bed in the morning. Change for me scares the living daylights out of me for reasons unknown. I like to be safe in knowing my surroundings. Safe place to live, safe restaurants to eat at, even a safe job to work at. This is why this last year has been so difficult for me. New job with new priorities has made me really accept the fact that I need to be grateful for the chances that are given to me even in such a trivial time. As 2011 was nearing an end I was thinking of how thankful I am for the amazing gifts that have blessed my life. My family is always a cornerstone in my life for many reasons. God always has a hand in my growth, emotionally and physically. Every time that I am down, I see a bright spot that I can link on to in order to make my future a success. My Honey Dip has made my life so special lately as we take this walk together. Coworkers, my roommate, even the students that I see at school every day, make my life feel so special throughout the circumstances. I have really been inspired with my paintings as I create them for others. As I look at it I see so many ways to create for others as their story makes its way onto a canvas. My growth as a person is something that I am very happy about as we start 2012. I never make resolutions because I tend to never follow up on them, however I will definitely strive to work on a few things. Go to Church every week. Find time to read my Bible with Simms as we move forward. Get involved with a study group, so that I can grow in my walk. Paint more. You guys I have about 15 Canvas' in my room, and all I need is some thoughts and motivation. Take some time to relax in my life. I feel that I am running around left and right without a chance to take it all in. I have a few others hidden in my head, yet I am afraid to release, because they are a work in progress. A better Jonathan for the year 2012. I think everyone could agree with that one. Thank You for stopping in every once in a while. This blog means so much to me and the public that views the mish mash that I type out every week. Thank You for being there as a friend when I needed you most in 2011. Happy New Year Everyone.
